Our Instructors

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I took my first yoga class in 1999 to regain mobility in my ankle after an injury. It was love at first mat!!!

Primarily practicing ashtanga yoga in the beginning, I found I enjoyed various styles of yoga and enjoyed complimenting my practice with pilates. 

I took my yoga teacher training at Yoga City Ancaster in the fall of 2015 and followed with certification in chair yoga and seniors yoga in 2017 at Breathe Yoga Studio, Toronto. By the summer of 2018 I had my pilates certification through Body Harmonics in Guelph.

As our bodies move through this adventure we call life we must adapt and keep active in our lives. One of the fundamental principles of yoga is that a small action, done repeatedly, can make an enormous difference. 

Through motion we may find stillness; both equally important for balance.

Join me on the mat and give yourself the gift of inner peace and strength through mindful movement.

Denyse LeBrun 

500 RYT, B.Ed, B.Sc

Denyse has been practicing yoga for 25 years and teaching for 17 years in the area of Aurora, Newmarket and Richmond Hill. 

Her yoga journey has evolved into a healing and spiritual practice that embodies the 8 limbs of yoga. 

She find joy and fulfillment from offering a meaningful practice that opens hearts and inspires connection. 

She offers yoga retreats locally and in Costa Rica, as she herself enjoys travelling in remote areas to connect and grow.

She is an avid hiker, runner and cyclist who enjoys the simple pleasures of life such as flowers, birds and delicious vegan food.

An experienced musician, you may hear her sing on occasion when she is inspired to share her high vibrations.

She uses singing bowls and chimes to enhance healing and mindfulness. 

Denyse is a WYT trained instructor (school in Nepal) who specializes in

- Hatha yoga 

- vinyasa yoga 

- yin yoga 

- restorative yoga

- guided meditation 

- power yoga

With over 25 years of dedicated experience in teaching yoga and fitness, she brings a deep commitment to supporting others on their journey toward healthier, more balanced lives. Her expertise spans across disciplines, blending a passion for fitness with a focus on mindful movement and holistic well-being. 

As an outdoor enthusiast, she draws inspiration from nature and engages in a range of activities—running, mountain biking, downhill skiing, beach volleyball, and ocean swimming—all of which ground her and foster a strong connection to her inner spirit. 

Her mission is to empower others to cultivate physical resilience, mental clarity, and a greater sense of purpose through movement.

Certifications

• Canfitpro certified (since 1999)
• Downward Dog Yoga Teacher certified
• East to West Pilates certified
• Balanced Body Pilates Reformer certified
• CPR/First Aid certified.

She is a highly skilled Kinesiologist and Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist, known by her clients as the "muscle detective" for her expertise in identifying and addressing movement issues. With a passion for living at the intersection of movement, breath, and life, she brings a unique approach to health and wellness.

With over 15 years of experience in the health and rehabilitation industry, she has worked with clients of all fitness levels and backgrounds, including those managing conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Lyme disease, stroke, post-surgical recovery, and arthritis.

 A certified Pilates instructor as well, she integrates a broad range of techniques to optimize functional movement and improve quality of life for her clients.

In 2020, she was voted Best Personal Trainer by Toronto Star, a testament to her exceptional knowledge and dedication to client health and rehabilitation.

Dana is a meditation and sound healing instructor who brings a grounded, compassionate approach to her classes. 

After spending 12 years in Australia working as a Registered Nurse, she recently returned home to be closer to family and now enjoys life here with her husband and young son.

Her journey with meditation began as a personal exploration, leading to a certification in both meditation and sound healing. She quickly fell in love with meditation and sound healing, seeing firsthand how these techniques create harmony between mind and body. Now she shares this passion with her students, guiding them to connect deeply with themselves in a peaceful, supportive space.

When she’s not teaching, you’ll find her scuba diving, traveling, graphic designing, and spending quality time with family. Each class with Dana is a unique blend of warmth and expertise, where students can experience the restorative power of sound and meditation.

Meghan grew up in Caledon, where she fell in love with dance as a young girl. While studying at Queen’s University, she discovered yoga and was enchanted by its parallels to dance - sequencing, flexibility, flow, and grace.

Now an educator with the YCDSB and the author of the YA novel The Garden, Meghan combines her love of teaching and writing to inspire mindful movement through her yoga classes, which blend hatha and yin styles.

Passionate about holistic health, Meghan creates a safe, inclusive space that fosters kindness, calm, and community. Her approach promotes relaxation and empowers students to feel grounded, balanced, and connected in both mind and body.

During her summer breaks, Meghan often attends yoga retreats—most recently in Costa Rica—to further enrich her practice and share newfound insights with her students.

Sida is a yoga instructor with 7 years of experience, holding a Level 3 Yoga Coaching Card from Iran. 

Her specialties are Ashtanga Yoga and Power Yoga, but she also has experience teaching Hatha Yoga and beginner yoga. 

Sida completed an Ashtanga course and a breathing course in India. She is interested in Ayurveda and is currently studying it. 

Additionally, she has attended workshops in Iran related to corrective movements and is familiar with anatomy, having successfully completed these courses. 

Sida is happy to share her experiences and wishes for joyful and energetic moments for all.

Maha Kali Jaya, is a 200 and 300-hour teacher in Kali Natha Yoga certified by Yoga Alliance.

With more than 4 years, as a Kali Natha Yogini, and 10+ years of disciplined and devoted personal transformative practices and on-going training.

Through, Maha Kali Jaya's initation as a Kali Natha Yoga Teacher, service and volunteerism is an integral path of social activism and selfless service, while creating a foundation for community.

Maha Kali Jaya's path of service to the Divine Feminine which honors Mother Earth, ignites intuition and highlights caring for humanity.

As a High Priestess (lineage of Kali Ma & Magdalena), energetic (Reiki) + Ascension master practitioner, Aromatherapist/herbalist formulator,  The Sophia Code (circle leader) now shares these
handed down, profound lineage teachings and practices rooted in the ancient and the new. Her passion is contributing to community seeking to cultivate awareness and inner growth on the path of the Mother.

Maha Kali Jaya embodies living life from an open heart and engaging deeply into the Self, as the teachings of The Beauty Way of the Rose. All are welcome here.  She welcomes and celebrates people from every race, gender expression, sexual orientation, color, religion, and creed. And firmly believes that all paths, followed with a sincere heart, lead to one’s own God within. Her mission is to embrace one heart at a time and share pathways to an awakened life as inspired by Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati (Guru).

Maha Kali Jaya's vision is to contribute to a world transformed by unconditional love and seeks to embody the words of Neem Karoli Baba (Paramaguru) – “Love everyone, serve everyone, feed everyone.”